- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indiana, PA
Indiana Area Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Area Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421215002324
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Area Jhs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Indiana · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indiana Area Jhs has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Area Jhs ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Indiana, PA.
School address
District: Indiana Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421215002324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Indiana Area Jhs held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 421215002324 · Indiana, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 15:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Indiana Area Shs (913 students)
Indiana Area Jhs held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Indiana Area Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indiana Area S
Indiana Area Shs
913 students
- This school
Indiana Area Jhs
628 students
- East Pike El S
East Pike El Sch
445 students
- Ben Franklin E
Ben Franklin El Sch
414 students
- Eisenhower El 213
Eisenhower El Sch
213 students
- Horace Mann El 190
Horace Mann El Sch
190 students
What this shows Indiana Area Jhs reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indiana Area Jhs compares
Indiana Area Jhs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Indiana Area Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indiana Area Sd reports $18,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indiana Area Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Pike El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indiana Area Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Area Jhs
How many students attend Indiana Area Jhs?
Indiana Area Jhs has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indiana, PA. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Area Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Area Jhs is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Area Jhs?
44.2% of students at Indiana Area Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Area Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Area Jhs is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Indiana, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Area Jhs?
Indiana Area Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indiana Area Jhs rank among public schools in Indiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Area Jhs ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Indiana, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Indiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Indiana Area Sd?
Besides Indiana Area Jhs, Indiana Area Sd also operates Indiana Area Shs (913 students), East Pike El Sch (445 students), and Ben Franklin El Sch (414 students). See the Indiana Area Sd district page for the complete list.